Author: William Thompson
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Heartbleed Bug – Are You Affected?
Are you affected by the Heartbleed Bug? The recent Heartbleed bug has been dubbed the biggest security threat the internet has seen. The vulnerability affected a huge number of popular and well-known websites and a large proportion of users ran the risk of having their sensitive account information exposed. Perhaps the most worrying thing is […]
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Understanding a DDoS Attack
New research released this month has shown that DDoS attacks are on the rise in the UK and USA. DDoS attacks, otherwise known as Distributed Denial of Service attacks, are when someone or something tries to make an online service unavailable by bombarding it with huge streams of traffic from different sources. They can target […]
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4 of the Top 10 Places for Ribs in Kansas City
“The Daily Meal just released a list of America’s 35 Best Ribs — and Kansas City pretty much dominated the Top 10. Four local barbecue joints are among the food website’s top 10 picks for best ribs: Jack Stack, Gates, Arthur Bryant’s and Oklahoma Joe’s.” Working at an office within 15 minutes of 4 of […]
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Best Chromebox Apps
Google’s latest software release, the Chromebox, has finally arrived and its catalog of apps is growing. Initially limited to Google’s carefully selected partners – Youtube, Netflix, and Vevo – the company released a Chromecast Software Development Kit (SDK) allowing app developers much more scope. Now, Chromecast apps are saturating the marketplace and it makes the […]
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Will Office for iPad Kill Desktops?
Microsoft Office was recently released for the iPad, receiving glowing reviews. However, the question still remains, are the apps the equal of their desktop counterparts? Or does the desktop still provide the best bang for your buck in a work environment? Office for iPad The office apps themselves are great, acting much like their Office […]
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Migrate from Windows XP – Which OS?
On April 8 2014, Microsoft officially pulled support for the aging XP operating system. This may be a problem for some businesses as there are still a surprising number using the 13-year-old OS. There may be reasons why these businesses have yet to upgrade, perhaps they are still happy with the service, but with a […]
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DDoS Protection – The Case for Businesses
As DDoS attacks continue to rise, Power Admin takes a look at the stats and what can be done to help prevent such attacks damaging your business in 2014 “DDoS attacks should be a top security concern for organizations in the public and private sector in 2014” “Expect future campaigns to be even more extensive […]
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What is People-Centric IT?
Microsoft’s new CEO, Satya Nadella, has suggested a new concept that he dubs “people-centric IT.” You may have heard of it already. In fact it’s generating a lot of discussion, but not everyone is clear on what it is, or even how long it’s been around. Nadella suggests that it’s an environment where “the end […]
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Making Windows 8.1 Work for your Business
Many new users on the Windows 8 operating software have complained about the new interface. It has simply irritated some users and made others feel that there’s a decrease in productivity when the OS is used. For those wondering, there are a number of tips to make the OS more productive and some visual changes […]
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Does Windows Defender offer enough protection?
All Windows 8 computers now ship with Windows Defender installed. Based on Microsoft Security Essentials, it offers your devices basic protection across the board from malware, spyware and viruses. But it’s important to consider whether Defender alone will be enough to protect your computers from attack. It’s easy to be complacent about web security, but […]